As the growing season winds down, it is a great time to assess what practices have proven profitable and which ones need refinement for the future. One method that many growers are adopting is tissue testing to discover whether or not their fertility programs resulted in ‘hidden hunger’ issues that were not necessarily manifested via…
Tag: Nutrient deficiency
Nutrient Deficiencies in Dry Weather
As growers scout their fields for potential disease, some are also noticing spots showing surprising nutrient deficiencies. One common deficiency is potassium, particularly in areas receiving limited rainfall. Many growers are puzzled to find potassium deficiencies when their soil samples test high for K. However, high soil potassium levels and fields showing potassium deficiencies are…